Why are inventory carrying costs higher for retailers who source internationally?

A. Labels of origin are typically put on products and need to be removed upon arrival.
B. There is no way to predict the extra tariffs that will be levied by importing countries.
C. Foreign distribution centers charge higher storage fees.
D. Lead times are longer, and there is a need to maintain higher levels of safety stocks.
E. Changes in fixed costs result in additional inventory.


Answer: D

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